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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Richmond to Alice Springs

Composite routes from Richmond to Alice Springs

Cheapest
15 h 1 min
Car
1573 km.
from $86
Other
3 d 22 h 5 min
1008 km.
from $911.74
4 d 11 min
1008 km.
from $1094.37
5 d 4 h 1 min
Bus, Train
1007 km.
from $2210.88
5 d 8 h 22 min
1008 km.
from $5833.96
23 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
1007 km.
from $469.95
24 h 53 min
Train, Plane
1007 km.
from $671.55
16 h 53 min
Train, Plane
1007 km.
from $564.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Richmond to Cloncurry
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.52–$59.78
Bus from Cloncurry to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$141.30–$369.57
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$119.57
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Bus from Richmond to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.91–$103.26
Bus from Richmond to Mount
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.22–$86.96

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$40.22

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Charters Towers to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$33.70

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39
Bus from Townsville to Chermside
Ave. Duration:
22h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 2m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$315.22–$923.91
Plane from Hughenden Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$923.91
Plane from Townsville Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$369.57–$1,086.96

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
22h 57m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$597.83
Plane from Townsville Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$706.52

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Richmond Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
4d 5h
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$706.52
Plane from Townsville Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$869.57

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Southern Cross to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$195.65

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Richmond station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
10h 12m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$1,170.22
Train from Townsville to Roma
Ave. Duration:
19h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$3,055.14
Train from Richmond station to Hughenden
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.70–$265.00
Train from Richmond station to Charters
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$842.51

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$303.03–$611.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Richmond to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $195.65 - $293.48 and takes 15h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Alice Springs is to drive which takes 15h 9m and costs $195.65 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Alice Springs via Cloncurry, Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 22h.

Is there a direct train between Richmond and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Alice Springs via Townsville, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 0h.

How far is it from Richmond to Alice Springs?

The distance between Richmond and Alice Springs is 6143 km. The road distance is 1575.1 km.

How do I travel from Richmond to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Richmond to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 22h and costs $413.04 - $1032.61 .

How long does it take to get from Richmond to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 3 days 22h to get from Richmond to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Alice Springs bus from?

Richmond to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Richmond station.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Alice Springs train from?

Richmond to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from Richmond to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Richmond to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 3 days 22h and costs $413.04 - $1032.61 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $467.39 - $5434.78 and takes 4 days 0h, you could also fly, which costs $260.87 - $760.87 and takes 4 days 0h.

Where does the Richmond to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Richmond to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cloncurry station.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 min behind Richmond. It is currently 18:59 in Richmond and 18:29 in Alice Springs.

Where does the Richmond to Alice Springs train arrive?

Richmond to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Richmond to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Alice Springs is 1575 km. It takes approximately 15h 9m to drive from Richmond to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs. Prices start at $17.43 per night.
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